The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect after the body of a man was found alongside a road in Parrish.

  • Body found off Old Tampa Road
  • James Christopher Calloway faces charges
  • Victim identified as Joseph Allen

Jamal Christopher Calloway, 20, faces murder charges, officials said Wednesday morning.

Authorities were notified by motorists at about 2:25 p.m. Tuesday of a body alongside the 11350 block of Old Tampa Road.

The victim was identified as Joseph Allen, 22, of Palmetto.

Anyone with information about Calloway is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS.

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